Roman Columns of Brindisi – Dentice di Frasso Castle loop from Carovigno

Roman Columns of Brindisi – Dentice di Frasso Castle loop from Carovigno

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Roman Columns of Brindisi – Dentice di Frasso Castle loop from Carovigno

03:07

72.1km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.02 km

Torre Santa Sabina

Highlight • Monument

Torre Santa Sabina is a fraction of Carovigno and a famous seaside resort in Puglia with white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. It owes its name to the tower that rises above the sea, according to legend built by the Knights Templar to defend pilgrims heading for the Crusades in the Holy Land. The tower visible today is the one rebuilt in the 16th century as an anti-Saracen watchtower.

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32.9 km

Brindisi

Highlight • Settlement

Brindisi is a port city in Puglia, located on the Adriatic Sea. It is known for its ancient history and strategic role in trade and culture. It has a historic center full of monuments, such as the Roman columns, the Aragonese castle and the cathedral.

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33.7 km

Roman Columns of Brindisi

Highlight • Historical Site

For a long time the columns were considered terminals of the Via Appia. From here also the continuation of the journey on the Francigena del Sud or the Via Traiana Calabra.

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33.9 km

Brindisi Cathedral (Duomo di Brindisi)

Highlight • Religious Site

In the heart of the historic center of Brindisi, the historic cathedral of the city

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53.9 km

Torre Guaceto Reserve – Service Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Service road system that runs alongside the state road 379 through the Torre Guaceto State Nature Reserve, and which allows you not to pedal along the road prohibited for bicycles. To reach the sea, the beaches and the tower inside the Reserve, the roads are all gravel or dirt roads, not very suitable for racing bikes.

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66.2 km

Dentice di Frasso Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Dentici di Frasso Castle in Carovigno is a medieval castle whose construction dates back to the 12th century. Over time, the castle has undergone several expansion works including the addition of the massive almond tower in the fifteenth century.

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66.5 km

Carovigno

Highlight • Settlement

Carovigno is a town in northern Salento located on a hill in the south-eastern Murgia, a few kilometers from the Adriatic Sea and with ancient origins dating back to the Messapian civilization. It is known for the production of high quality olive oil and for its castle of the Dentice di Frasso, which dominates the historic centre.

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72.1 km

End point

Train Station

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